About a month ago, I was invited by Nicki Laborie from ViewTheVibe.com (@viewthevibe) to a Media Tasting for the Grand Opening of Hogtown Pub & Oysters (@HogtownPub). Located on college street in Little Italy, Hogtown Pub & Oysters is a gastropub for the gourmand, a place to enjoy amazing food & great company!
For those that don’t know, ViewtheVibe.com is a premier video guide for Toronto restaurants, hotels and spas. So check out the video below ViewtheVibe created for Hogtown Pub & Oysters. =)
Once we arrived at Hogtown Pub & Oysters – it was literally like a sea of people! Such a lively atmosphere!
Chef Josh Dalton (Co-owner along with Darryl Brown) crafted up a menu of some of his favourite things for the media tasting!
Chicken & Cheese
- fried and smoked chicken, and blue mac & cheese with buffalo sauce
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Salmon on Chips
- beet-cured salmon with crispy caper goat cheese and potato chip
Cherry and Brie Quesadilla
- dried cherries and brie, with foie gras torchon and smoked salt
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Pulled Pork Dumplings
- pulled pork in crispy wonton with caramelized onion, 5 year old cheddar and BBQ dip
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Potato and Asparagus Hash
- fingerling potato and Ontario asparagus hash with ramp pesto aioli
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Chipotle Heart Taco
- cast iron-seared marinated beef heart with roasted red pepper and poblano salsa and garlic cream
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Hogtown Cobb Cold Roll
- crisp lettuce in a rice paper roll with smoked BBQ chicken and pork loin, egg, cucumber, Ontario tomatoes, Swiss cheese and ranch
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Caesar Salad Soup Shot
- Ontario arugula and romaine puree with garlic crouton
Photos by Cameron McCracken
and finally… fresh OYSTERS!
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Aside from showing you photos of food served that night, I also wanted to show you items you can find on their regular menu – Enjoy the pictures =)
Pork Tacos
- On fresh Corn Tortillas with Balderson Cheddar, Creamy Slaw and Pickled Ginger
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Potato & Chorizo “Dumplings”
- Served atop a garlic and ramp aioli
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Cornmeal Crusted Soft Shell Crab
- Served on Quinoa with Peppers, Ontario Asparagus and Ramps placed in a Truffle Aioli and topped with Grilled Lemon
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Coney Dog
- Plump hot dog smothered in chilli with cheese and sour cream drizzle
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Grilled Chicken Wings
- Brined then grilled, roasted and tossed in your choice of sauce
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Steak Frites
- Grilled Ontario Raised Flat Iron Steak on Crispy Yukon Gold Fries topped with Sage and Pommery Mustard Sauce
Photos by Cameron McCracken
Hogtown Beef Burger
- Ontario-raised Beef, grilled and served on a Sesame Seed Bun with Classic Garnish
Photos by Cameron McCracken
I was so thrilled to take part of the grand opening for Hogtown Pub & Oysters and indulge in some of Chef Josh’s culinary creations. Thank you for the invite Nicki!
This meal was complimentary but Foodinthecitytoronto.com remains unbiased in our content.
